Kushtia:A local court has sentenced 12 individuals to life imprisonment for their involvement in the murder of Saheb Ali in Kumarkhali upazila, dating back to 2013. The verdict was announced by Judge Nadira Sultana of Kushtia District and Sessions Judge Court-2.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, each of the 12 convicts has also been fined Taka 20,000. Additionally, two other accused were sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Taka 5,000 each. Meanwhile, seven individuals were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
The murder case stems from an incident on the night of February 25, 2013, when Saheb Ali was killed over issues related to social dominance and land disputes. His body was discovered near a banana orchard in Char-Chapra village. Ahmad Ali, the victim's younger brother, filed a case with the Kumarkhali Police Station following the murder.
The police investigation led to a charge sheet being submitted against 21 suspects on September 30, 2013. The verdict was reached after a thorough judicial process, as confirmed by Public Prosecutor Advocate Monir Hossain.